Divergent vs. Convergent - Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

$20.00

Presenters: Heather Clark, OAGC
Core Area: ODE Teacher Competency a, b; OAGC HOTS; Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Critical and creative thinking are necessary elements of a classroom designed for all learners, especially to challenge gifted students who can struggle with divergent thinking. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, for this 1-hour course to learn the defining features of divergent and convergent thinking, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how to incorporate each type of thinking into classroom instruction.

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SKU OAGC-612 Categories Gifted, Heather Clark, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, OAGC HOTS, ODE competency a, ODE competency b

Description

Divergent and convergent thinking aren’t opposites; they are partners in facilitating creative and critical thinking. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center to learn the defining features of divergent and convergent thinking, their strengths, weaknesses, and how to incorporate each type of thinking into classroom instruction.

In this 1-hour course you will explore:

The differences between divergent and convergent thinking
How divergent and convergent thinking can work together to facilitate critical and creative thinking
How to adapt classroom activities to encourage creative and critical thinking

This course addresses the following standards:

ODE Competencies: a, b

NAGC Standards: 3, 5

Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Heather Clark has packed a wealth of experience into her 12 years as a professional educator, serving a variety of roles as a teacher and also as a leader through curricular administration. With a masters in STEM education, Heather has worked with and championed for gifted students from the very beginning. She now serves as a Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, splitting her time and expertise between two Central Ohio districts. Heather’s experience with urban, suburban, and rural populations make for a well tested knowledge base and a sensitive application of the best educational practices, ones that are both student centered and practical. She lives in Blacklick, Ohio with her supportive husband and two young sons that constantly keep her moving.?

Additional information

Core Area	Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.2, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.3, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.4, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.2, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.3, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.4, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.5, OAGC HOTS, ODE Teacher Competency a, ODE Teacher Competency b
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	OAGC
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Heather Clark
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies

65 reviews for Divergent vs. Convergent – Critical Thinking Within the Classroom

Rated 5 out of 5

Lawrence – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) – November 3, 2022

Good course
Rated 4 out of 5

Miguel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – December 9, 2022

Very thought provoking.
Rated 4 out of 5

Cheryl – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) – December 15, 2022

This was a good refresher or intro to Divergent & Convergent thinking.
Rated 5 out of 5

Esteban – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – December 16, 2022

it was excellent
Rated 4 out of 5

Ruben – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) – December 16, 2022

Great course
Rated 5 out of 5

Cindy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – January 2, 2023

I like that in a short period of time, I can walk away with some new ideas about how to build higher level thinking in my classroom.
Rated 4 out of 5

Galen – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) – January 4, 2023

Interesting. I can see the value in both divergent and convergent thinking. Teaching a course that aims at the students taking the STAAR Test, convergent thinking has to be valued most. There is only one right answer on a STAAR test question.
Rated 5 out of 5

Carey – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) – January 9, 2023

insightful
Rated 5 out of 5

Lois – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) – January 29, 2023

Good
Rated 4 out of 5

Kelly – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) – February 17, 2023

This was a very interesting lesson to listen to. I enjoyed hearing the different ways to show students how they can think for the classroom.